Steven Watson
Partner, expert in Insurance
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"To stay competitive, insurers must embrace transformation—shifting from reactive compensation to proactive risk mitigation, powered by AI, data, and emerging technology. Customer expectations are evolving fast; we must anticipate their needs and shape the future of insurance."
At a glance:
Joined Baringa in
2024
Works across
Insurance
Favourite place
At home with my wife and kids
In detail:
Steve is a senior leader with over 20 years’ experience in financial services consulting, specialising in insurance. He has led complex transformation programmes for many of the UK’s leading insurers, guiding clients from strategic planning through to solution design, technology selection, and full transformation delivery.
Steve currently leads Baringa’s health insurance sector as well as being one of our insurance technology transformation experts. He is known for his friendly and collaborative style, which he uses to build trusted relationships and deliver pragmatic solutions that resolve key strategic challenges.
Steve is a committed leader of Baringa’s culture, an advocate for our people-first values and is committed to mentoring others, sharing his experience, and supporting team development.
Before joining Baringa, Steve worked for Accenture and KPMG leading their insurance transformation businesses as well as spending time working with innovative technology providers. It is this experience combined with Baringa’s leading people and propositions that he now brings impact to clients.
Outside of work, Steve enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He is also a keen supporter of football and cricket and also plays the drums.
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